• County Commission

    Members: Kelli Wollmann, Dennis Slaughter, Corey Johnke, Adam Leighton, Deb Reinicke
    Commission's Website

  • Planning Commission

    Members: Jody Eli-Ackerman, Roger Albertson, Aaron Johnson, Dan Hansen, Alan Schaefer, Vacant, Commissioner Adam Leighton
    Planning Commission Website

  • LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee)

    Membership sector: Elected state or local officials; law enforcement; civil defense coordinators; emergency medical personnel; health and/or hospital representatives; local environmentalists and/or other interested citizens; transportation personnel; broadcast or print media representatives; community groups; owners or operators of covered facilities; and fire service personnel.
    LEPC Website

  • Weed and Pest Board

    Members: Mike McGillivray, Deb Stamm-Gartner, Vacant, James Hildebrandt, Roger Abraham, Pat Schut, and Commissioner Adam Leighton
    Weed and Pest Board Website

  • County Roads and Bridges Advisory Committee

    Members: Adam Leighton, Dennis Slaughter, Auditor, Highway Superintendent, Commission Administrative Officer, Jay Mennis, Dan Lindholm, Misty Alfson, Mathew Wollmann, Charlie Johnson, Dale Thompson.

  • Public Safety Building Advisory Committee

    Currently an inactive board.
    Members: Tim Salmen, Ray Johnson, Commissioner Adam Leighton, Commissioner Kelli Wollmann, Buildings and Grounds Superintendent, Sheriff, Emergency Manager, 911 Director, State's Attorney. Ex-officio, City of Madison Police Chief and Jail Administrator.
    Public Safety Building Advisory Committee Website

  • Mental Health Board

    Members: Vacant, Vacant, Jan Weber, Attorneys Richard Ericsson and Abby Oftedal

  • Health Board

    Members: Robert Summerer, D.O.; Madison City Atty; State's Attorney; Madison City Police Chief; Sheriff

  • City and Township Boards and Commissions

    Lake County Incorporated and Unincorporated Communities:
    Incorporated: Madison, Nunda, Prairie Village, Ramona, Wentworth, and Brant Lake
    Unincorporated: Chester, Franklin, Junius, Rutland, and Winfred

    Lake County Townships:
    Badus, Farmington, Leroy, Summit, Chester, Franklin, Nunda, Wayne, Clarno, Herman, Orland, Wentworth, Concord, Lakeview, Rutland, and Winfred
    LIST OF TOWNSHIP OFFICERS 2022-2023

  • Lake County Conservation District

    Members: Carolyn Rudebusch, Chairperson; Alan Schaefer, Vice-Chairman; Jerry Bergheim, Treasurer: Roger Albertson, Supervisor; Jim Hildebrandt, Supervisor, and District Manager
    Conservation District Website

Opportunities

Lake County has several boards and commissions whose members are volunteer citizens throughout the community. Occasionally there are vacancies - if you are interested in serving on any of these boards or commissions, please contact the Commission Administrative Officer at 605-256-7630.

Announcements

June - License Plate Renewal K/L
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Vehicle License plate renewal for vehicle owners with the FIRST letter in their LAST NAME that begins with K or L.

Planning Commission Application Deadline - 6/27/2023
Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Deadline to submit application to Zoning Officer for July Planning Commission meeting.

Veterans Service Office - New VSO and Hours!
Tuesday, May 23, 2023

The County is excited to announce the appointment of our new Veterans Service Officer - John Anderson! Currently walk-in office hours are on Mondays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you need assistance, please feel free to stop in or call the office at 605-256-7612!

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A TOWN HALL MEETING
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

June 7 @ 6 p.m. - Hillside, 46042 238th St., Wentworth, SD 57075
Commissioners are hosting Town Halls for residents in order to have a transparent discussion regarding the need for a potential opt out or road and bridge levy in Lake County. These meetings will provide an opportunity for residents to receive firsthand information from county officials about county finances and the costs to provide public services. Commissioners will have the chance

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